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Delhi-NCR vehicle owners alert: No new petrol, diesel or CNG LGVs below 3,500 kg from 2027; more models to come under new curb from 2028. Check who will be affected

Delhi-NCR regulations will mandate electric light goods vehicles from 2027. Only electric N1 light goods vehicles will be allowed to be registered in Delhi from January 1, 2027, with the rules extending to Gurugram and other high-vehicle-density NCR districts from July 1, 2027. N2 goods vehicles will also face phased…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Delhi-NCR industries get relief as CAQM extends PM norms deadline

The Commission for Air Quality Management has extended the implementation timeline for revised PM emission standards. Industries across Delhi-NCR will now comply with the new standards from October 1. This extension addresses practical challenges faced by industries in meeting the original deadlines. The revised standards remain technically achievable and environmentally…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

GRAP-1 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCR

Delhi air quality: Owing to favourable meteorological conditions, the air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 123, in the 'moderate' category on Friday, according to CAQM.

The Economic Times · May 29

Delhi: GRAP stage-III curbs revoked as air quality improves in National Capital

The CAQM's decision comes as the AQI in Delhi was recorded at 286 on February 3, 2025, which is 64 points below the 350 mark required to implement Stage-III measures, as per the Supreme Court's directives. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 3, 2025

Is the Commission for Air Quality Management facing a crisis of its own in Delhi?

The air pollution crisis in the national capital, unsurprisingly, extends to the Commission for Air Quality Management, the all-powerful body set up to mitigate the issue. 

Newslaundry · Jan 17, 2025

Pollution curbs under GRAP 3 revoked in Delhi-NCR after air quality improves

The decision comes after the Sub-Committee on GRAP reviewed the air quality data and the IMD/IITM forecasts, noting a downward trend in AQI levels. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 5, 2025

CAQM invokes GRAP 3 restrictions amid rise in air pollution in Delhi-NCR

CAQM has directed the authorities in the region to immediately implement curbs prescribed under stage 3 to prevent further worsening of the situation, an official order stated. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 3, 2025

GRAP stage 3 re-imposed in Delhi amid very poor air quality

The CAQM, responsible for protecting and improving the quality of air in NCR and adjoining areas, introduced a revised plan to combat winter pollution on December 13. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 16, 2024

Air pollution: CAQM takes stock of implementation of measures under GRAP

Amidst the rising pollution levels in Delhi, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) took stock of the enforcement and implementation measures under the Schedule of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 28, 2024

Delhi covered with thick smog; AQI remains 'very poor'

In the morning the AQI in Delhi was recorded at 382, falling under the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 26, 2024